The Rabbinical Seminary International (RSI) is a
rabbi
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nical
seminary
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located in
New York City
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. RSI was founded in 1955 by the Hungarian
Hasidic
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Rabbi and
Kabbalist Dr.
Joseph H. Gelberman, a graduate of
City University of New York
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and
Yeshiva University
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on the Yeshiva Universi ...
, who is also known as a pioneer in inter-religious dialogue. The Rabbinical Seminary International is a transdenominational rabbinical seminary in the
Neo-Hasidic
Neo-Hasidism, Neochassidut, or Neo-Chassidus, is an approach to Judaism in which people learn beliefs and practices of Hasidic Judaism, and incorporate it into their own lives or prayer communities, yet without formally joining a Hasidic group. ...
tradition;
it prepares students to "serve as a teacher, counselor, worship facilitator, spiritual healer and teacher of the faith".
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External links
Official Website
1955 establishments in New York City
Jewish organizations
Educational institutions established in 1955
Jewish seminaries
Neo-Hasidism
Non-denominational Judaism